It’s long been known that marriage is associated with happiness in survey data. But are falling marriage rates in the US dragging down the mood of the whole nation?

We investigate the statistical relationships with Professor Sam Peltzman from the University of Chicago, and Professor John Helliwell, from the University of British Columbia.

Presenter: Tom CollsReporter: Natasha Fernandes Production co-ordinator: Brenda BrownSound mix: Nigel AppletonEditor: Richard Vadon